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11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Pets are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders. There is no better photo-op than a head of State cuddling a kitten or sharing a lap with an adorable puppy -- does wonders......

Delhi Braces For Heavy Calendar In 2026

Among major engagements in 2026 is the visit of the European Union leadership, the chief guests at the Republic Day parade. IMAGE: A view of India Gate in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo After......

'Venezuela's Current Leaders Gave Maduro As A Trophy To Trump'

'Trump had done a deal with the current regime minus Maduro. The current regime is giving Trump entry into Venezuelan oil. They are obeying him and doing whatever he says.' 'They are happy because......

Modi, Meloni all smiles as world leaders gather for G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday had an engaging exchange on different issues with multiple world leaders in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by South Africa.......

Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Since June, India's ministry of external affairs has intensified its diplomatic calendar, hosting several heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and key trade delegations. IMAGE: Prime......

Will Buy Russian Oil: Sitharaman

New Delhi 'will have to take a call which supply source suits us the best,' the finance minister said, pointing out that crude oil accounts for the bulk of India's foreign exchange spend. IMAGE:......

Special Ops 2 Review: Dizzyingly Fast

Special Ops 2 captures the spirit of the modern-day spy thriller and runs with it, observes Deepa Gahlot. A financial defaulter living the high life in Dominica dismisses a pretty young agent.......

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Don. Chandra Barot, the director of the cult film Don,......

Root stars as England chase down Sri Lanka in style

IMAGE: Joe Root top-scores with 75. Photograph: England Cricket/X Veteran batter Joe Root's all-round performance has helped England defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI at the R.......

1st T20I: Curran's hat-trick special helps England beat Sri Lanka via DLS

IMAGE: Sam Curran's hat-trick helped England defeat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS method) in the T20I series opener, in Pallekele, on Friday. Photograph: England Cricket/X Key Points Sam Curran's......

Sri Lanka survive late Overton charge to win 1st ODI

IMAGE: Kusal Mendis top-scored for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 93. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Sri Lanka beat England by 19 runs in the opening one-day international in Colombo. Kusal......

EPL: City close gap on Arsenal with vital home win

IMAGE: Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring their first goal. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Goals from Omar Marmoush and Antoine Semenyo powered Manchester City to a......

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

IMAGE: India eye T20 WC defence as 20 teams gear up. Photograph: T20 World Cup/X Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next......